“Liam Henderson picks up a yellow card for a foul right before the break, capping a feisty first half with four bookings in total.”
“Francesco Ruocco breaks the deadlock just moments after coming on as a substitute, finishing off a move assisted by Alessio Castellini.”
Pivotal“Jean-Pierre Longonda doubles the lead, converting a chance created by Rares Ilie to put the game beyond Sampdoria's reach.”
Pivotal
Mantova
Sampdoria
Outstanding performance
Mantova•DefenderMantova were made to work for a goalless first half littered with bookings but transformed the game with a triple-substitution masterstroke just after the hour mark, with both Francesco Ruocco and Jean-Pierre Longonda scoring within minutes of coming on. The hosts held the edge in the underlying numbers too, out-passing Sampdoria with 86% accuracy and creating three big chances to their visitors' one, while goalkeeper Tobias Lauritsen produced a huge moment of his own by saving a penalty just before Mantova's second goal went in. Sampdoria actually shaded the dangerous attacks count and had more shots overall, but managed only a single effort on target, a damning reflection of their toothless finishing on the day. For Mantova this result nudges them further up the table on the back of strong recent form, while Sampdoria's wastefulness in front of goal will be a real concern heading into their next few fixtures.
How entertaining was this match?
Tobias Lauritsen takes a shot with his head, but it's saved.
Manuel Cicconi takes a left-footed shot but misses.
Oliver Abildgaard attempts a header but misses the shot.
Corner awarded.
Davide Bragantini takes a left-footed shot, but it's saved.
Daniel Sinani takes a left-footed shot but misses.
Yann Karamoh takes a right-footed shot but misses.
Vanja Vlahovic takes a right-footed shot, but it's saved.
Offside.
Daniel Sinani replaces Lorenzo Insigne.
Yann Karamoh comes on for Liam Henderson.
Ismale Cajazzo is substituted on for Francesco Ruocco.
Davide Bragantini is substituted off for Rares Ilie.
Offside.
Oliver Abildgaard takes a shot with his head, but it hits the post.
Corner awarded.
Jean-Pierre LongondaJean-Pierre Longonda scores with a left-footed shot.
assist: Rareș Ilie
Goal! Jean-Pierre Longonda scores to make it 2-0, assisted by Rares Ilie.
Offside.
Tobias Lauritsen takes a right-footed shot but misses.
Tobias LauritsenPenalty saved by Tobias Lauritsen.
Lorenzo Insigne takes a right-footed shot, but it's blocked.
Francesco RuoccoFrancesco Ruocco scores with a left-footed shot.
assist: Alessio Castellini
Goal! Francesco Ruocco scores to make it 1-0, assisted by Alessio Castellini.
Tobias Lauritsen comes on for Gennaro Tutino.
Jean-Pierre Longonda comes on for Lorenzo Ignacchiti.
Rares Ilie's right-footed shot is saved.
Vanja Vlahovic comes on for Ettore Gliozzi.
Manuel Cicconi takes a left-footed shot but misses.
Corner awarded.
Lorenzo Insigne takes a left-footed shot, but it's saved.
Oliver Abildgaard is substituted for Tjas Begic.
The first half ends with a score of 0-0.
Liam Henderson receives a yellow card.
Corner awarded.
Offside.
Offside.
Offside.
Lorenzo InsigneYellow CardLorenzo Insigne receives a yellow card.
Offside.
Francesco Ruocco takes a right-footed shot but misses.
Corner awarded.
Yellow card shown to Fahem Benaissa-Yahia.
Jonathan Silva takes a left-footed shot but misses.
Offside.
Corner awarded.
Francesco Ruocco takes a right-footed shot, but it's blocked.
Offside.
Corner awarded.
Corner awarded.
Ettore Gliozzi takes a right-footed shot, but it's blocked.
Gennaro Tutino attempts a header but misses the shot.
Corner awarded.
Kick-off! The referee is Daniele Chiffi.
